At Sam's School Supply Store, pencils are sold only in packages of 9 or in packages of 6. Can Ms. Forest buy exactly 50 pencils? Explain to Ms. Forest what quantities of pencils she can buy. Find several ways for Ms. Forest to buy exactly 60 pencils.

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